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Epilation

Removal of body hair, including the hair root, by means of electrical device, tweezer, or wax. Epilation may be performed by a dermatologist, but is more commonly done for cosmetic purposes by a facial technologist or esthetician. After epilation the skin may be particularly sensitive. Also called depilation.

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The act or result of removing hair. SYN: depilation.

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ep·i·la·tion .ep-ə-'lā-shən n the loss or removal of hair

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the removal of a hair by its roots. This can be done mechanically (by plucking or using wax) or by electrolysis; lasers for epilation are now available.

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ep·i·la·tion (ep″ĭ-laґshən) depilation.

Medical dictionary. 2011.